Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

07 Mar

SGPC’s Decision Sparks Controversy: Harmit Singh Kalka Calls It a Dark Day in Sikh History

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBadal Family, Harmit Singh Kalka, Jathedar Raghbir Singh, SGPC

Amritsar/New Delhi, March 7, 2025: The recent removal of Jathedar Raghbir Singh from Sri Akal Takht Sahib has triggered strong reactions from Sikh leaders across the country. Harmit Singh Kalka, President of the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC), has condemned the decision, calling it the “worst day in Sikh history.” Allegations Against SGPC Leadership Kalka accused SGPC members of serving the interests of the Badal family rather than upholding Sikh values. He alleged that the committee's decisions were going against Sikh traditions and principles. “Those who blindly follow political families are making anti-Sikh decisions,” he said. Political Turmoil in…

07 Mar

SGPC Removes Jathedar Raghbir Singh, Appoints Giani Kuldeep Singh as Acting Jathedar

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAkal Takht, Giani Kuldeep Singh, Jathedar Raghbir Singh, SGPC

Amritsar, March 7, 2025: In a major decision, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has removed Jathedar Raghbir Singh from his position as the head of Sri Akal Takht Sahib. The SGPC has also relieved Giani Sultan Singh from his duties as Jathedar of Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib. The decision was taken during an emergency meeting of the SGPC’s executive committee. New Jathedars Appointed Following the reshuffle, Giani Kuldeep Singh has been appointed as the acting Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib. He will also serve as the Jathedar of Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib. Additionally, Baba Tek Singh Dhanola has…

07 Mar

Punjab Announces Two Consecutive Holidays Starting Tomorrow, Government offices to remain closed on March 8 for International Women’s Day

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabGovernment Offices, Holidays, Public Notice, Punjab, Women's Day

Chandigarh (National Times), March 7: The Punjab government has declared two consecutive holidays, starting tomorrow. As per the official holiday list, March 8 (Saturday) will be a government holiday in observance of International Women's Day. Additionally, March 9 (Sunday) is already a weekly holiday for both government and private institutions, providing an extended break across the state.However, the March 8 holiday is reserved only for government employees, meaning all government offices will remain closed. Schools and colleges will operate as usual, with regular academic activities continuing without interruption.In a move aimed at flexibility, the government has also allowed employees to…

06 Mar

‘Sehatmand Punjab’ Promise Fulfilled: CM Lays Foundation for Sri Sukhmani Institute in Dera Bassi, Pledges Holistic Youth Development

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAam Aadmi Clinics, Medical Education, Punjab Healthcare, Sri Sukhmani Institute

Dera Bassi (Mohali), March 6, 2025: Highlighting the success of the “Sehatmand Punjab” mission, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann today stated that the state government is successfully fulfilling its guarantee of providing quality healthcare services to people, ensuring that no one in Punjab is deprived of medical treatment.After laying the foundation stone for Sri Sukhmani Institute of Medical Sciences and Research today, the Chief Minister emphasized that healthcare is the backbone of any prosperous society, and the state government is leaving no stone unturned in strengthening it. He stated that a robust medical education system not only produces skilled…

06 Mar

CM Urges Public to Join Fight Against Drugs, Vows Crackdown Until Punjab is Drug-Free

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabCM Bhagwant Mann, Drug Free, No Drugs, Punjab

SAS Nagar (Mohali), March 6, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday gave a clarion call to people to become active partner in the campaign against drugs so that this scourge can be completely wiped out from state.Addressing the gathering after launching City Surveillance and Management System, the Chief Minister said that the state government has launched major crackdown against drugs. He said that this meticulously planned campaign has been launched to snap the supply line of drugs, put the drug peddler behind the bars and ensure the rehabilitation of drug addicts. Bhagwant Singh Mann profusely thanked the…

06 Mar

State-Level Mock Drill Conducted in Dera Bassi to Tackle Chemical Disasters; NDRF Leads Toluene Leak Simulation

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabChemical Disaster, Mock Drill, NDRF

Derabassi (SAS Nagar), March 6, 2025:As a part of statewide mock exercise to prevent Chemical Disaster, National Disaster Response Force's 7th Batallion from Ponjore in coordination with District Administration, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar conducted a drill at Punjab Chemical and Crop Protection Limited, Derabassi, today. Divulging the details, Sub Divisional Magistrate, Amit Gupta who is also happened to be incident commander under Disastera Management, said that a dummy scenario ofToluene Leakage during refilling from tanker was created to exercise the mock drill operation. Detailing the sequence of actions, he said that the alarm system rang on detection of Toluene leakage…

06 Mar

70 units of blood collected in front of Metro store in Zirakpur

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBlood Donation Camp, Zirakpur

Zirakpur, 6 March 2025: To meet the shortage of blood in hospitals, Vishvas Foundation Panchkula & Indian Red Cross Society District Branch Mohali organized a blood donation camp in Zirakpur with the blessings of Gurudev Shri Swami Vishvas Ji. This blood donation camp was organized near Metro Store in Zirakpur. In the camp, 84 donors registered to donate blood, 14 were refused to donate blood due to health-related problems. The team of Blood Bank AM Care Blood Centre Zirakpur collected 70 units of blood under the supervision of Dr. Kartik Aggarwal. Sadhvi Neelima Vishvas, President of Vishvas Foundation, said that…

06 Mar

Alberta’s border security plan advancing rapidly to stop illegal activity at US border

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsCanadaAlberta, Calgary, Canada

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s border security plan is advancing rapidly with more measures in place to stop illegal activity at the Alberta-U.S. border. In December 2024, Alberta’s government announced a $29-million investment to create an Interdiction Patrol Team (IPT) within the Alberta Sheriffs to crack down on illegal cross-border activities threatening lives and livelihoods on both sides of the Alberta-Montana border. Alberta’s government recognizes the need for swift and decisive action that will curb drug trafficking and illegal border crossings to strengthen the province’s border security. The team’s first cohort has been deployed and hiring will continue until all 51…

05 Mar

Punjab Government Launches Bulldozer Crackdown on Drug Networks in Mandi Gobindgarh

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, bulldozer action, Drug Traffickers, Punjab drug crackdown

Mandi, March 5, 2025– In a major crackdown under the ‘Yudh Nashe Virudh’ (War Against Drugs) campaign, the Punjab government has launched bulldozer action against properties linked to drug traffickers in Mandi Gobindgarh and other areas. Authorities have demolished illegal structures allegedly built on encroached village land, intensifying the state’s fight against the drug menace. Demolitions Target Alleged Drug Peddlers’ Properties Officials confirmed that several unauthorized buildings linked to drug traffickers have been razed as part of the campaign. The Punjab government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, has vowed to eradicate drug networks and has set a three-month deadline…

05 Mar

Farmer Leader Joginder Ugrahan Detained Ahead of Chandigarh Protest

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhartiya Kisan Union, Joginder Ugrahan, Punjab farmer protests, SKM

Chandigarh, March 5, 2025 – Punjab police detained farmer leader Joginder Singh Ugrahan on Tuesday morning near Gharachon village in Sangrur district, ahead of a major farmers' protest planned in Chandigarh. Ugrahan, the president of the Bhartiya Kisan Union (Ekta-Ugrahan), was among several farmer leaders targeted in a statewide crackdown. Punjab Police Crackdown on Farmer Leaders In a pre-dawn operation, police conducted raids at the homes of multiple farmer leaders across Punjab. Several prominent activists were taken into custody to prevent their participation in the Sanyukt Kisan Morcha’s (SKM) week-long demonstration in Chandigarh. The Punjab government’s move follows unsuccessful negotiations…